Distortion/Fuzz Pedals
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Distortion/Fuzz Pedals
Hey, it's great to have the TOMB back... anywho, on to the question.
I am looking for a fuzz pedal, I currently have a HAO Rust Driver, Voodoo Labs Distortion (not made anymore) and a Boss DS-1 that is sitting all dusty and unused waiting to be sent to Keeley (along with my Vox wah and my Line 6 DD)... but now I'm looking for a fuzz pedal and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. The music is mostly noise/loops/free jazz.
Thanks!
I am looking for a fuzz pedal, I currently have a HAO Rust Driver, Voodoo Labs Distortion (not made anymore) and a Boss DS-1 that is sitting all dusty and unused waiting to be sent to Keeley (along with my Vox wah and my Line 6 DD)... but now I'm looking for a fuzz pedal and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. The music is mostly noise/loops/free jazz.
Thanks!
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can you afford a zvex fuzz factory? they are kinda pricey but really really cool. seem to hold their value exceptionally well also. all it is is a hybrid germanium/silicon fuzz face with pots for some of the important bias points in the circuit. It can definitley do that ooozey fuzz not quite to the degree, but awfully close to that sick fuzz that is on the guitar solo towards the middle of sly and the family stone sex machine.
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this is a tough one cause there are 1000's of different fuzzes made between the 60's to present....
a really good fuzface from the 60's will NEVER be topped..
but.......
the Z.Vex is such a good modern fuzz that it's hard to top....it's everywhere somewhat on the pricey side....but sooo freaky
and its gonna be more reliable than a vintage...
i really like the fender blender too <reissued
ooohh the univox super fuzz looks cool and orange
and then there's always the big muff if you wanna keep the budget down...
here's a page that has 20 different fuzzes reviewed with samples
http://www.tonefrenzy.com/vintage_effects.html
a really good fuzface from the 60's will NEVER be topped..
but.......
the Z.Vex is such a good modern fuzz that it's hard to top....it's everywhere somewhat on the pricey side....but sooo freaky
and its gonna be more reliable than a vintage...
i really like the fender blender too <reissued
ooohh the univox super fuzz looks cool and orange
and then there's always the big muff if you wanna keep the budget down...
here's a page that has 20 different fuzzes reviewed with samples
http://www.tonefrenzy.com/vintage_effects.html
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Re: Distortion/Fuzz Pedals
You might like one of these.musikman316 wrote:Hey, it's great to have the TOMB back... anywho, on to the question.
I am looking for a fuzz pedal, I currently have a HAO Rust Driver, Voodoo Labs Distortion (not made anymore) and a Boss DS-1 that is sitting all dusty and unused waiting to be sent to Keeley (along with my Vox wah and my Line 6 DD)... but now I'm looking for a fuzz pedal and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. The music is mostly noise/loops/free jazz.
Thanks!
I picked up an original (not reissue) and it does the fuzz from "Satisfaction" like nobody's business. I like it much better than a Big Muff. However, YMMV.
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My musics.fossiltooth wrote: That's like saying you hate Fenders because of Yngwie Malmsteen.
There's definitely an abundance of great Fuzzboxes out there nowadays. ZVEX Fuzz Factory would be the first thing I'd look at. Prescription Electronics Experience pedal is very cool too. You might also have a look at Devi's stuff over at www.effector13.com - he makes lots of fuzzy things.
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I am usually scoffed at for this, but I love the Zoom UF-01:
It's a very "clinical" fuzz, really versatile and "clean." In a dirty way, if that makes sense. Hmm, maybe it doesn't.
The other end of the spectrum for me is the EH Tube Zipper. I've had this for a few weeks, using it in my electronic/noise duo, and it's great. A distortion combined wtih a resonant filter and LFO. After listening to samples of the Roland Funny Cat, I must say it sounds quite like it.
Finally, if you like building stuff, make a 4ms/Commonsound Atoner. Here's mine, from the Commonsound site:
http://4mspedals.com/atoner/john_lennonbb.jpg
It's a very "clinical" fuzz, really versatile and "clean." In a dirty way, if that makes sense. Hmm, maybe it doesn't.
The other end of the spectrum for me is the EH Tube Zipper. I've had this for a few weeks, using it in my electronic/noise duo, and it's great. A distortion combined wtih a resonant filter and LFO. After listening to samples of the Roland Funny Cat, I must say it sounds quite like it.
Finally, if you like building stuff, make a 4ms/Commonsound Atoner. Here's mine, from the Commonsound site:
http://4mspedals.com/atoner/john_lennonbb.jpg
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I was going to say this also. I heard it called the poor mans Fuzz Factory. It has a nice self oscillating feature that is great for making pure loud annoying noise. Also can't go wrong with a Big Muff.inverseroom wrote:I am usually scoffed at for this, but I love the Zoom UF-01:
It's a very "clinical" fuzz, really versatile and "clean." In a dirty way, if that makes sense. Hmm, maybe it doesn't.
Tim
Re: Distortion/Fuzz Pedals
While I ditto the Fuzz Factory suggestions, for this style I'd suggest the Z vex Woolly Mammoth too. Thing is a friggin' monster on loops and bass. If you are more industrial/edgey, then maybe the Machine from Z vex. Obviously, when I think Fuzz, I think Zvex. Good stuff. Almost makes me wanna shave.musikman316 wrote:The music is mostly noise/loops/free jazz.
Thanks!
If you aren't locked into pedals, the "Burnt Transistor" preset in the Kurz Mangler (and KPS) is one of my more used wild distortions these days. One of those "get the hell outta my way" sounds.
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